Psychology 1000 Lecture Notes - Lecture 39: Sexual Selection, Food Desert, Norm (Social)

• School: Western University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: Psychology 1000
• Professor: Dr.Mike

Document Summary

Rational choice theory and exchange theory centre on economics. Exchange theory application of rational choice theory to social interactions: looks at society as series of interactions between individuals, used to study family relationships, partner selection, parenting, etc. Sexual selection natural selection arising through preference for one sex for characteristics in individuals of the other sex. Social selection idea that an individual"s health can influence their social mobility. We form relationships to benefit ourselves, no one is self-sufficient. Subjective interactions of rewards + punishments of each interaction. Some people"s choices are limited by gender/ethnicity/class, and make choice not in best interest. And why some people follow social norms that act in best interest of others. Functionalism how society can exist over time. Society is always trying to come to an equilibrium. Institutions remain constant and only make minor change when stability is lost. Business institution had to adapt to online shopping boom.